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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 447.66 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 447.66 and 154.20 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 447.66 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/447.66 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 447.66 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 69,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,029.17/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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